tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86893117712687141112024-02-23T07:46:00.570+00:00Crafty MomentsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.comBlogger455125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-54844589303079484792013-04-02T19:55:00.000+01:002013-04-02T19:55:35.469+01:00Beading Friends Forever ~ April Challenge (Part 1)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well and had a lovely Easter weekend :-) I was back to work today but only for one day because i've got a few days off and not back until next Tuesday. Saying that it's the schools hols so no doubt I will be kept busy!!!</div>
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I am still loving my new hobby so when I popped across to the <a href="http://beadingfriendsforever.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beading Friends Forever</a> blog yesterday I was thrilled to see I was the lucky winner for March and my prize is £15 to spend at Beads Direct :-)</div>
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Here is my entry for Part 1 of April's challenge which is to make a jewellery set.</div>
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For the bracelet I used the <a href="http://store.andycraft-beads.co.uk/index.php/jewellery-kits/hugs-and-kisses-bracelet-green.html" target="_blank">Hugs & Kisses</a> tutorial from <a href="http://store.andycraft-beads.co.uk/" target="_blank">Andycraft Beads</a> and the earrings were a free tutorial from <a href="http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com/Tutorials/Trinket.html" target="_blank">Around the Beading Table</a> called <a href="http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com/Tutorials/Trinket.html" target="_blank">Trinket Earrings</a></div>
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The 2nd part of the challenge is a Kumihimo tutorial. Well I must have had a premonition because I had ordered a Kumihimo set at the weekend prior to the new challenge being announced. Not sure I will be able to do it but can't wait to have a go!!</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-53096508071722660702013-03-07T17:37:00.000+00:002013-03-07T17:37:35.293+00:00* Double Spiral Bracelet *<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just a quick post before I quickly rustle something up for tea! I made this last weekend but I haven't felt too well the last few days and was back at work today.</div>
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This is my entry for the tutorial part of the challenge at <a href="http://beadingfriendsforever.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beading Friends Forever</a>. It's called a Double Spiral Bracelet and has been made following a great tutorial by Kelly from Off the Beaded Path. I must say it was very time consuming threading on all those 11/0 seed beads and 4mm pearls! Saying that it was worth it because I love this style of bracelet and will definitely make another one at some stage:-)</div>
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Think I have beading fever!! I just can't stop buying beads and watching online tutorials lol! I have also made bracelets for my Mum and MIL for Mother's Day gifts. Whilst browsing the internet last night I found a great tutorial for some pretty earrings so I am going to be busy tonight making them to go with the bracelets.</div>
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I would just like to say a big thank you for all your lovely comments on my jewellery. It means a lot that you are still stopping by my blog even though I am not making cards at the moment.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-35268207553778408772013-02-18T20:52:00.000+00:002013-02-18T20:55:01.518+00:00Hugs and Kisses Bracelet<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope you are all well and that half term is going well for those of you with children. I've got the week off work and think my 12 and 8 year old are going to keep me busy ... just the way I like it :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Over the last couple of weeks I have been adding to my bead collection and on Saturday afternoon I was 'home alone' so decided to have a go at making a bracelet following the </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f9nznt1eSk&feature=share&list=PLA250CE9EDBBF3940" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hugs and Kisses</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> tutorial by Aleshia at Beadifulnights. This is the second part of the challenge at </span><a href="http://beadingfriendsforever.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beading Friends Forever</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I wasn't sure I would be able to do it but in fact the hardest part was deciding which beads/colours to use. Such a great tutorial and I will definitely be making more of these gorgeous bracelets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After much deliberation I decided on an turquoise, purple and slate pearls and crystal seed beads for a little bit of sparkle! I finished it off with a pretty magnetic owl clasp I found on Ebay. When my daughter saw it she asked me to make her one ... bless her it made my day!</span></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-36763769552461949442013-02-09T09:55:00.001+00:002013-02-09T09:55:39.136+00:00Beading Friends Forever<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sorry it's been so long since I last posted on my blog. The reason for that is I haven't made any cards since before Christmas. Over the last year my enthusiasm for cardmaking had slowly been getting less and less as the weeks went by and I decided just before Christmas that I was going to have a complete break. I am hoping in the coming months that I might start to make a few cards again but for now I am enjoying the break. </div>
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However, I do miss being creative so when I saw the lovely <a href="http://marceascraftingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marcea </a>had started a beading challenge I decided to give it a go. I first tried beading at Craftaganza in 2011 and really enjoyed it but at that time I was still heavily into cardmaking and DT work so didn't have the time for another hobby. I wasn't sure if I would be able to master the beading techniques so thought a kit would be my best option. I found some lovely ones at <a href="http://store.andycraft-beads.co.uk/" target="_blank">AndyCraft-Beads</a> so ordered a couple to try. These kits include easy to follow instructions and all the materials needed to complete the project ... just perfect for a beginner like me!</div>
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This bracelet has been made with the <a href="http://store.andycraft-beads.co.uk/index.php/jewellery-kits/hugs-and-kisses-bracelet-jet-black.html" target="_blank">Hugs and Kisses Jet Black</a> kit </div>
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I really enjoyed making this bracelet and have already bought a supply of beads and started on another project. Think i'm going to enjoy this new hobby!</div>
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If you are a beader or fancy trying a new hobby check out the <a href="http://beadingfriendsforever.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">challenge blog</a> and there is also a friendly <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/beadingfriendsforever/" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-16765738615824984642012-12-23T09:15:00.002+00:002012-12-23T09:15:38.386+00:00James Bear ~ In the Snow<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well and ready for Christmas ... I still have a few presents to wrap ready to deliver to my uncle and his family this afternoon but other than that think i'm just about ready! I'm always a bit last minute when it comes to Christmas so I said to Chris last night that next year i'm going to start early but he reminded me I have said that every year he's known me lol! </div>
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Anyway moving onto my card which I made for my friend Lynsey and her family. </div>
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-36791547115387526312012-12-19T22:11:00.001+00:002012-12-19T22:11:09.589+00:00Pile of Presents!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well. Sorry I have been such a bad blogger (hope Santa doesn't put me on his naughty list lol!) but I have had a lot going on the last few weeks and with Christmas preparations this has left me with no time for crafting. </div>
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However, I managed to find time last week to make a card for <a href="http://lynseys-place.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lynsey</a> and <a href="http://mariannescraftroom.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marianne </a>because we were meeting up with them, along with husbands and children, for lunch on Sunday.</div>
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This is the card I made for Marianne and Graham ... unfortunately my camera was out of charge so this photograph is courtesy of Marianne :-)</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-2735562075392243682012-12-02T18:36:00.001+00:002012-12-02T18:36:56.994+00:00Warm Winter Wishes<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you've all had a lovely weekend. I guess quite a few of you have been putting your trees up this weekend. It's a bit too early for me but I am feeling festive today because i've had a lovely day Christmas shopping with Chloe ... most of the presents are now bought so I can make a start on the wrapping this week. </div>
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Before I make a start on the tea, thought I would quickly blog the card I made yesterday afternoon. In fact I had coloured the image one night last week so it was just a matter of putting the card together which was made a whole lot easier because I followed the FAB sketch over at The Sugar Bowl. <br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-46986558791253210502012-11-30T08:00:00.000+00:002012-11-30T19:27:36.464+00:00Natalie and Amy's Challenge #4 ... Winter Wishes<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's time for our monthly challenge over at <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's</a> and this month we have the theme of Winter Wishes ... so anything with a Wintery/Christmas feel. <br />
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I decided to use this sweet Nellie Snellen stamp and once again I have gone for my favourite traditional Christmas colours :-)<br />
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<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a> ~ Traditional Christmas Colours<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-47566379782013538972012-11-19T16:55:00.000+00:002012-11-20T17:52:20.499+00:00Snowy Cuddles<div style="text-align: center;">
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Thank you for all your lovely messages on Saturday :-) In fact I felt a bit better as the day went on and even made another card whilst watching X-Factor ... 2 cards in one day is unheard of for me lol!<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-48158134727035143562012-11-17T15:36:00.000+00:002012-11-17T15:36:15.805+00:00Plum Pudding ~ LOTV die cut<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am having one of those days today ... you know the ones where you have loads to do but not achieving much! I am feeling a bit sad because it would have been my dad's 65th birthday today and to top if off I am coming down with a cold so all in all feeling a bit down in the dumps. To try and cheer myself up I decided to make a card this morning but even that didn't work out as I had planned it in my head. Oh well I guess they can't all be masterpieces lol!</div>
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Sentiment ~ Craftwork Cards die cut</div>
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Gems ~ Kars Christmas Collection</div>
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<a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lili's Little Fairies</a> ~ Food Glorious Food</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-25737314294745277362012-11-16T12:22:00.000+00:002012-11-16T12:22:46.791+00:00Christmas Wishes ~ Mulberry Wood <div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend. It's been a long week ... in fact all day Tuesday I thought it was Thursday so the weekend couldn't come soon enough for me! </div>
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Anyway before I heat up some soup for lunch and then crack on with the housework thought I would quickly blog one of the cards I made this week. It's another Christmas card in my favourite traditional colours ... I do like non-traditional colours but rich red, green and gold is my fav!</div>
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Papers ~ Dovecraft <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2164115-NEW-Dovecraft-Back-to-Basics-Vintage-Christmas-6-x-6-Paper-Pack.html" target="_blank">'Vintage Christmas'</a></div>
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Dies ~ Cheery Lynn <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2163336-Holly-Corner-NEW-Cheery-Lynn-Designs-Dies.html" target="_blank">'Holly Corner'</a> and Marianne D <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2194216-Poinsettias-Miniature-LR0142-Marianne-D-die.html" target="_blank">'Miniature Poinsettias'</a></div>
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Sentiment, Ribbon & Gold pearls ~ Stash</div>
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Most of the products used on my card are available at Natalie and Amy's online store</div>
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<a href="http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Penny Black and More</a> ~ Any Die Will Do</div>
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<a href="http://kraftyhandschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kraftyhands</a> ~ Christmas</div>
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-69849184586357544272012-11-09T14:13:00.000+00:002012-11-09T14:13:54.483+00:00A Christmas Visitor<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend ... it's been a busy week for me with one thing and another so think i'm just going to take it easy and maybe squeeze some crafting in here and there :-)</div>
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As soon as I saw this gorgeous Sheena Douglass robin stamp set a few weeks ago I knew I had to buy it for my Nan's Christmas card ... she loves traditional cards especially with robins.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-53470608145777132972012-11-02T11:03:00.000+00:002012-11-03T08:21:48.894+00:00Sugar Nellie Macbeth<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well today. It's a beautiful sunny day here albeit a bit chilly but I guess that's to be expected seeing as we are now into November!</div>
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I had a lovely crafty evening with Chloe on Tuesday ... she has popped her card on her blog <a href="http://crafty-chloe.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> if you have time to pop over and leave her a comment :-)</div>
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When I saw the FAB sketch over at The Sugar Bowl this week I decided it was time I made the adorable <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=652" target="_blank">Macbeth</a> into a card. I coloured the image a couple of weeks ago so it was just a matter of putting the card together.</div>
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Papers ~ Basic Grey 'Pyrus'</div>
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Sentiment ~ Autumn Leaves sentiment circles</div>
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Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts</div>
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Butterfly ~ Cheery Lynn die</div>
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Gems ~ Kars Christmas Collection</div>
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<a href="http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Heck of a Challenge</a> ~ 50 Shades of Autumn<br />
<a href="http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Basic Grey</a> ~ Anything Goes</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-50656579040441572612012-10-30T06:58:00.000+00:002012-10-30T06:58:31.899+00:00Natalie and Amy's Challenge ... #3<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just a quick post before I head off to work ... I'm only working 2 days this week because it's half term so after today I will have 5 days off with my 2 scallywags :-) </div>
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It's challenge time once again over at <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's</a> and this month it's Colour Me Happy ... so we want to see your favourite colour combo of the moment. I have gone with my favourite Christmas colour combo which is traditional red, green and gold. <br />
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Papers ~ First Edition <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2187983-NEW-6-x-6-Stocking-Fillers-First-Edition.html" target="_blank">'Stocking Fillers'</a> and Dovecraft <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2164532-NEW-Dovecraft-Back-to-Basics-Vintage-Christmas-8-x-8-Paper-Pack.html" target="_blank">'Vintage Christmas'</a></div>
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Sentiment ~ Little Claire's 'Christmas Sentiments'</div>
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Dies ~ Cheery Lynn <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2163336-Holly-Corner-NEW-Cheery-Lynn-Designs-Dies.html" target="_blank">'Holly Corner'</a> and <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2163342-Holly-Flourish-NEW-Cheery-Lynn-Designs-Dies.html" target="_blank">'Holly Flourish'</a></div>
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Ribbon ~ Dovecraft <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2164546-NEW-Dovecraft-Back-to-Basics-Christmas-Modern-Ribbon.html" target="_blank">'Modern Christmas'</a> pack</div>
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<a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge</a> ~ Polka dots/Spots<br />
<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Ribbons</a> ~ Christmas<br />
<a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">ABC Christmas</a> ~ U for Up to You<br />
<a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Ann's</a> ~ Christmas<br />
<a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Crafty Pad</a> ~ Christmas is Coming<br />
<a href="http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Squirrel and the Fox</a> ~ Use a Ribbon<br />
<a href="http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Whoopsi Daisy</a> ~ Punch it Out<br />
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Jamie is off to a Halloween party with his friend tonight so i'm having a crafty evening with Chloe.<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-33933280923459299592012-10-28T10:37:00.000+00:002012-10-28T10:38:59.563+00:00Bootiful Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">
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Brrrr winter has definitely arrived here in Norfolk this weekend! Yesterday was a mixture of wind, rain, hail and sunshine but apart from the weather I had a lovely day meeting up with my friends Marianne and Lynsey ... we had a yummy pub lunch and as always lots of chatting took place :-)</div>
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I haven't had any time for crafting the last couple of weeks because we've been busy getting ready for a new carpet to be fitted in our lounge/diner. It was a lot of hard work moving all the furniture but it's all done now and it looks lovely ... it's surprising what a difference a new carpet makes to a room.<br />
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Sentiment ~ Little Claire's <a href="http://www.littleclaire.co.uk/productdetails.asp?ID=1548" target="_blank">'Christmas Sentiments'</a><br />
Poinsettia ~ Prima<br />
Pearls/Ribbon ~ Stash<br />
<a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_189&products_id=2086" target="_blank">Medium Pearl Brad</a> ~ Wild Orchid Crafts<br />
Cheery Lynn <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2163336-Holly-Corner-NEW-Cheery-Lynn-Designs-Dies.html" target="_blank">'Holly Corner'</a> die ~ Natalie and Amy's </div>
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<a href="http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sparkles Christmas</a> ~ Traditional<br />
<a href="http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">52 Christmas Throwdown</a> ~ Die cuts & Punches</div>
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<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">SFTW</a> ~ Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sketch N Stash</a> ~ Sketch<br />
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That's all from me ... hope you have a lovely relaxing Sunday :-) Other than popping out to Tescos to get Jamie a Halloween costume I am going to stay warm and cosy indoors today.<br />
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Don't forget to enter my <a href="http://crafty-moments.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/woc-birthday-candy.html" target="_blank">birthday blog candy</a> for the chance to win a £10 gift voucher to spend at Wild Orchid Crafts.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-32621790693131625042012-10-06T08:59:00.000+01:002012-10-06T08:59:09.176+01:00Mr Snowman<div style="text-align: center;">
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Oh the weather is gorgeous here this morning ... hope it continues because we are heading off to the coast later. Chloe is away this weekend and Jamie is going to MIL's so we have the day to ourselves. So a nice relaxing walk along the beach followed by a pub lunch is what we have planned for today :-)<br />
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While i'm waiting for the kettle to boil I am taking the opportunity to quickly share a card I made in the week but haven't had a chance to upload.<br />
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Papers ~ Dovecraft Back to Basics <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2164114-NEW-Dovecraft-Back-to-Basics-Christmas-Modern-6-x-6-Paper-Pack.html" target="_blank">Modern Christmas</a></div>
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Marianne D <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2194216-Poinsettias-Miniature-LR0142-Marianne-D-die.html" target="_blank">Miniature Poinsettias</a> dies</div>
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<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> ~ Handmade Flowers<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-42163720341983533632012-09-30T08:16:00.000+01:002012-10-10T12:22:04.528+01:00Natalie and Amy's Challenge ... #2<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's challenge time once again over at <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's</a> and this month it's 'Blinging Birthdays' ... it can be anything that
includes Birthdays and bling! <br />
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The prize for one lucky winner is a £15 gift voucher to spend at <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's</a> :-)<br />
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Papers ~ <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2155922-6-x-6-Summer-breeze-First-Edition.html" target="_blank">First Edition 'Summer Breeze'</a></div>
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Sentiment ~ Pink Gem Designs</div>
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I also used a <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2151282-50-x-White-scalloped-Cards-amp-Envelopes-6-x-6-Inch.html" target="_blank">6 x 6 scalloped card blank</a>, <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2080545-Anjas-Leaves-1-LR0226-Marianne-D-die.html" target="_blank">Marianne D Anja's leaves</a>, <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2172279-Star-Dust-Stickles.html" target="_blank">Star Dust Stickles</a>, Cheery Lyn butterfly die and gems from my stash<br />
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We had a busy day yesterday so I don't have anything planned for today except food shopping!<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-32820430933798996522012-09-23T11:47:00.000+01:002012-09-26T21:05:14.284+01:00A Card At Last!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well and those of you who went to Ally Pally yesterday had a great day. I was intending to go with my friends Marianne and Lynsey but because I haven't really felt in the mood for crafting the last few weeks decided to give it a miss this time.<br />
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When I started I had intended on making a card using a Sugar Nellie image so followed the great sketch over at The Sugar Bowl. However, in the end I didn't think the image I had coloured suited the card so grabbed a LOTV die cut because I really couldn't be bothered to colour another image. I have added some Stardust stickles to the image for a little bit of sparkle!<br />
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The papers, ribbon, button and twine are all from the Molly Blooms Christmas Carnival magazine/ kit which is where I got the idea for the twine threaded through the button. The sentiment is a Little Claire's stamp. Flowers, leaves and pearls from my stash. </div>
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Yesterday we ordered a new carpet for the lounge/dining room so we are going to be busy the next couple of weeks getting things moved ready for it to be fitted. It seemed like a good idea yesterday until we got home and looked at everything that has got to be moved ... oh well it will keep us out of mischief lol!</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-54425743145491141902012-09-18T07:03:00.002+01:002012-09-19T20:07:04.775+01:00Candy Winner!<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick post before I get ready for work to announce the winner of my 4th blogoversary candy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So the winner (chosen by Random.Org) of the £20 voucher to spend at <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's</a> is ....</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://handcraftedespeciallyforyou.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">#14 Debs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Debs :-) ... If you can leave me a comment on this post with your email address and I will arrange for the lovely Natalie and Amy to send you a code.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am still on a blogging break because i'm just not feeling the crafty love at the moment :-( I feel very sad about this but i'm hoping that after a short break I will get back into it again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting! </div><br />
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-22669157238561258882012-09-17T21:45:00.000+01:002012-08-29T15:09:53.224+01:00It's Candy Time!!<div style="text-align: center;">* Please scroll down for new posts *</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">On the 17th September I will be celebrating my 4th year of blogging! The time has flown by and when I started blogging I never imagined I would still get so much enjoyment from it 4 years later :-) </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">To celebrate 4 wonderful years and to thank all of you for your visits and encouraging comments I have a £20 voucher for one lucky winner to spend at <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's</a> online craft store ... </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-23474670191806251162012-09-04T13:27:00.000+01:002012-10-24T11:16:25.527+01:00Blogging Break!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just to let you all know I have decided to have a break from crafting/blogging.</div>
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My candy is still running and as promised I will announce the winner on 18th Sept.</div>
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Hope to be back soon!</div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-22557830314807307652012-08-31T21:56:00.002+01:002012-10-11T18:17:48.382+01:00Sugar Nellie 'Rosie'<div style="text-align: center;">
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When I started making this card it was for the anything but square challenge over at Lili's Little Fairies but for some reason only known to myself I used a Sugar Nellie image! Oh well not to worry - I enjoyed colouring this sweet image and it's another Christmas card to add to the box.<br />
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Image ~ Sugar Nellie <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1796" target="_blank">'Rosie'</a></div>
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Papers ~ Magnolia <a href="http://www.sirstampalot.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=44630" target="_blank">'Blue Christmas Holly'</a></div>
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Sentiment ~ Crafty Sentiments <a href="http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1381776-Christmas-Circles.html" target="_blank">'Christmas Circles'</a></div>
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I also used Go Kreate <a href="http://www.gokreate.co.uk/epages/BT4188.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4188/Products/260022" target="_blank">Square Frame Frilly #2</a> dies, Marianne D <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2080545-Anjas-Leaves-1-LR0226-Marianne-D-die.html" target="_blank">Anja's Leaves 1</a> and flowers/ribbon from my stash</div>
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<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Poodles Parlour</a> ~ Winged Things</div>
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<a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Aud Sentiments</a> ~ Christmas is Coming</div>
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<a href="http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Perfect Sentiment</a> ~ Anything Goes with a Sentiment</div>
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I'm now going to make myself a cuppa and head up to bed with the latest Cardmaking & Papercraft mag which arrived today.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-54008137173293705242012-08-30T07:44:00.000+01:002012-10-11T18:18:30.006+01:00Natalie and Amy's Challenge ... #1<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally the day has come for our first challenge over at </span><a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Natalie and Amy's</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ... it's a monthly challenge and a new challenge will be posted on the 30th of every month so plenty of time to enter :-) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To kick off our first challenge is 'Anything Goes' and the girls have put together this FAB prize for one lucky winner:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Moving onto to my card ... Mulberry Wood are my fav Christmas stamps so far this year so I decided to use another one. This time I have used Merry & Bright ... awww I love this cute image :-)</span></div>
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Image ~ Mulberry Wood <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2151509-Crafters-Companion-Humphreys-Corner-Merry-amp-Bright.html" target="_blank">Merry & Bright</a></div>
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Papers ~ Dovecraft <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2164532-NEW-Dovecraft-Back-to-Basics-Vintage-Christmas-8-x-8-Paper-Pack.html" target="_blank">Vintage Christmas</a> </div>
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Sentiment ~ Mulberry Wood (from the <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2151521-Crafters-Companion-Mulberry-Wood-All-wrapped-up.html" target="_blank">All Wrapped Up</a> stamp set)</div>
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Ribbon ~ Dovecraft <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2164546-NEW-Dovecraft-Back-to-Basics-Christmas-Modern-Ribbon.html" target="_blank">Modern Christmas</a> </div>
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I also used a <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2151282-50-x-White-scalloped-Cards-amp-Envelopes-6-x-6-Inch.html" target="_blank">6 x 6 Scalloped</a> card blank, <a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2149544-300-x-mixed-colour-heart-shaped-gems.html" target="_blank">Heart shaped gems</a>, </div>
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Most of the products used on my card are available at<a href="http://www.natalieandamy.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Natalie and Amy's</a> by clicking on the above links</div>
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<a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland</a> ~ Red & Green</div>
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<a href="http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampavie and More</a> ~ Animals </div>
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<a href="http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cutie Pie</a> ~Borders & Frames</div>
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<a href="http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">My Craft Creations</a> ~ Anything Goes </div>
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(using Beader's or Crafter's Companion products)</div>
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Hope you will join us and if you entered for the candy giveaways don't forget to check the <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">challenge blog</a> to see if you are a winner :-)</div>
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If you would like the chance to win a £20 voucher to spend at Natalie and Amy's check out my blog candy <a href="http://crafty-moments.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-48867113364382025252012-08-22T17:35:00.009+01:002012-08-28T09:04:09.036+01:00Rosie Posy ~ Sending Sunshine & Smiles<div style="text-align: center;">Good afternoon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you are all well. I have had a lovely couple of days with Chloe and Jamie ... yesterday we went shopping and had lunch out and today we had a picnic lunch in the lounge and watched The Muppets Movie :-) <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Image ~ LOTV <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Rosy_Posy.html" target="_blank">Rosie Posy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Papers ~ Wild Rose Studio 'Vintage Rose'</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sentiment ~ Pink Gem Designs</div><div style="text-align: center;">Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Organza rose trim ~ The Hobby House</div><div style="text-align: center;">Swirl ~ Joy Crafts die</div><div style="text-align: center;">Butterfly ~ Cheery Lynn die </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Llli's Little Fairies</a> ~ Oh So Girly</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Sentiments</a> ~ Flowers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a> ~ Summer Flowers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689311771268714111.post-45326589319354411922012-08-16T22:50:00.002+01:002012-08-28T09:05:22.215+01:00Our Holiday :-)<div style="text-align: center;">Good evening</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well once again it's been over a week since I last posted but I haven't been crafting because we've had a lovely few days away in Stratford-upon-Avon and Gloucestershire. We went to Stratford on a day trip back in May when we were away in Oxford for the bank holiday weekend and liked it so much decided to return. However, it's the first time we had been to Gloucestershire. We had 2 days in Stratford before travelling down to Brockworth which is well known locally for the annual rolling of Double Gloucester Cheese down Coopers Hill! We also went to Warwick Castle, Symonds Yat, Ross on Wye, Gloucester Quays and Bourton on the Water. We also managed to squeeze in some swimming at the hotel! It was lovely to spend some quality time together and the weather was pretty good ... it did rain a couple of days but had dried out by early afternoon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I hope to catch up with you all soon ... once I have tackled the washing and ironing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517880611057489254noreply@blogger.com13